Japan

VIDEO: This robot salaryman that detects breast sizes from afar is video game related

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Along with the robot salaryman trying to buy beer at a convenience store, but not having much luck. Or at least I think that’s what’s going on? Read more

VIDEO: A detailed look at ‘Toirettsu’ aka that game you play with your piss

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Remember that Japanese arcade game that was actually a urinal, and how the activities are controlled via your urine? And I bet you had a ton of questions, right? Well, time to get them answered! Read more

VIDEO: Your imaginary date with your make believe girlfriend just got a little realer

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Thanks to the augmented reality enabling powers of the 3DS, you actually can take your virtual hottie from New Love Plus to real world locales. Read more

This is what food looks like at a Capcom themed restaurant

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When you’ve grown tired of making sequel after sequel based upon Resident Evil, what’s the next step? Meals based on the game, of course. Read more

The new upcoming Samus Aran figures look totally hot

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Yes, even grown men will want this toy/statue/doll based upon Metroid‘s heroine on their desk/fireplace/bed stand. Read more

VIDEO: The ‘Catherine’ porno that you didn’t even know existed has been cancelled

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I’ve constantly made mention how times are tough for the Japanese game industry, but it would seem that things aren’t much better for the Japanese porn industry. And a Japanese porn based upon a Japanese video game? Forget about it. Read more

VIDEO: Sega’s own response for poor customer service is an unfunny YouTube video

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With the Stop Online Piracy Act is looming, many concerned gamers have taken it upon themselves to write in to their favorite game companies and ask them to not support the asinine piece of legislature. That’s what one person did, as it pertained to Sega, but the response was strange Read more

Japanese department store has misunderstood its translation devices

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The good people of Japan are always innovating and doing wildly entertaining things. That said, they may want to take a closer look at the programs they’re using to translate for sales in their department stores. Read more

Namco is serious about getting your attention for Soul Calibur V

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What better way to alert everyone of the fifth (well, technically sixth) installment of their weapons based fighting game, Soul Calibur, than… a close up shot of fake breasts? Read more

VIDEO: Looking up the skirt of a video game character, in real life

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Oh the joys of augmented reality, gyroscopes, and simply being a horny dude. Remember that game Love Plus, which I mentioned during my wacky rundown of creepy animu games? Read more

VIDEO: ‘Listen to Me, Girls. I Am Your Father!’ is an actual video game

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When it comes to creepy games from Japan, this one is the new king of the hill. For this week at least. Read more